Sunday, May 17, 2009

Finally, I can be a tourist

Friday we took a tour of Thomson Reuters and met with the editor-in-chief, a really chill guy despite his job title. He had some interesting tips for the aspiring print journalists in the room aka everyone who will be jobless come graduation.

After that, we headed to Westminster Abbey. I'd always wanted to go there to go see Queen Elizabeth's tomb. That probably sounds morbid, but she's one of the most interesting historical figures. To see her tomb was like coming full circle.

Before Friday, it hadn't really hit me that I was in London. But after taking about 230 photos of Big Ben and Parliament, it's beginning to sink in.

After that, we went to The Red Lion for dinner and drinks. I had treacle sponge with pudding for dessert - first English dish I've really enjoyed. Hopefully more to come.

Today we went to Stonehenge and Bath. I'd been to both places before, but I really enjoyed visiting the Roman baths again. I took Latin for five years, so I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to Roman history.

We tried going to a club after we got back to London, but I left my ID at the flat so we just went home.

Not sure what our plans are for tomorrow...more sightseeing I think.

Gnight y'all.

Daily superlatives:

Worst part of the past two days: Not getting into the club

Best part of the past two days: Having a full English experience

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